Neck injury and whiplash injury compensation following an accident

Neck injuries are most commonly caused by some type of accident, such as a heavy fall or car accident. The sudden jerking of the head, back and forth causes damage to the neck, known as a whiplash injury.

Whiplash is a neck injury where the ligaments that connect the neck to the spinal cord are stretched or torn. A whiplash neck injury can be very painful and can affect your ability to walk, stand normally and move around. The symptoms usually develop over the 24 to 72 hours following the accident.

People who may have sustained a whiplash or neck injury of any kind should not be moved, unless there is an immediate threat to their life, as permanent damage could be caused to their spine. If moving them becomes necessary, ensure the head and neck is supported so that it remains in a straight line with the body.

Different neck injuries require different treatments and you should always seek the advice of your GP following an injury to the neck, to ensure you receive the proper treatment and advice to help your recovery.

How we can help you following a neck or whiplash injury
We can help you make a claim for neck injury compensation. Our service is completely cost and risk free. We recover our costs from the other person’s insurance company if your claim is successful. If you lose your claim you are protected from your solicitor’s legal fees and costs and your opponent’s fees and costs. You receive 100% of your compensation, guaranteed. See No win, no fee for more information...

Back injuries can result in long periods of time off work, often unpaid. In addition to compensation for the pain and suffering you have experienced, you can claim for loss of earnings, prescription costs, and any other out-of-pocket expenses caused by the neck injury.

Free legal advice, 24 hours a day
If you have suffered a neck injury or whiplash injury in a car accident, work accident or fall, that you believe was someone else’s fault, we can help you claim personal injury compensation. Please call us on 0800 78 38 846 for free legal advice, 24 hours a day.